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Hey everyone, I'm fairly new here. I signed up at some point last year, but I can't even remember when. Can't remember if I introduced myself.Anyhow, I haven't really delved into this too seriously, probably because I...
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Why shouldn't I buy a duplex as a first time investor in Cleveland vs a Single family home? Assuming getting pre-approved and cash for the down payment isn't an issue what are the reasons to avoid a duplex?I assume it...
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I just finished reading Christine Karpinski's book 'How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner' . The slant of it was that if you manage yourself and use portals like Airbnb, vrbo, etc. you can break even or even get po...
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Hi guys
I'm considering this one.
Area is safe.
15 units, 2br each 800 sq ft, 1 bath
Rents 600 each
coin laundry in basement.
All updates are done. Needs nothing.
The asking price is 750K
Is that price good?...
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We have two 4/2.5 SFRs in Murrieta, CA that were built in 1988. They have never been updated so they still have those ugly oak cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms as well as the old fixtures and plastic shower/tubs ...
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Just thought I'd share my experiences at the Milwaukee county sheriff's sale today.I found a specific property I wanted in the Daily Reporter (newspaper of legal record) a few weeks ago. Right in my sweet spot neighbo...
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I'm looking for my first tenants right now and had come to the conclusion that I wouldn't take ANYONE with an eviction, but I may break my own new rule.I've also decided that I want long term tenants and I'm not going...
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Hello All,
This is only my second post so I hope this is the correct forum. We have over $20k in high interest credit card debt and the payments are keeping us cash strapped every month. We are just starting to look...
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I usually carry a Leatherman Juice in my bag and up until recently a Victorinox One-Handed Forester in my jean pocket. Well, I was stupid enough to take the knife to the airport and had to ditch it, so I got a Victori...